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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 07:40 PM
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Red face Oil GL4 or GL5?

Hi all, just bought a 1987 truck extra cab, trying to do all the maintenance, and was reading the manual, it said GL4 (75w-90) OR GL5 (80W-90), which one should I use and why? there seem to be lots of different opinions. thanks guys










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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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Which manual? Which component?
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Old Apr 19, 2021 | 04:28 AM
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Congrats on your new ride... the teaser pic looks like a very slick ride... more pics please.
info on your rig will be very helpful in the future, the more the better.
welcome to yotatech.
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Old Apr 19, 2021 | 12:45 PM
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Use GL-5 in the differentials, and GL-4 in the transfer case and manual gear boxes.
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